Proposal for a world wide home security system using PC-cameras. The e-Vigilante Network Project

This paper describes a project for the design and implementation of a community security system using individually maintained home computers that are connected to the Internet. In the initial stage of the project, a preliminary kit has been developed that consists of a commercial camera, free-software and an operation manual. Using the preliminary kit, an experimental security system has been implemented with the cooperation of private households in the historic town of Kiryu. The primary goal of the experiment is to verify the effectiveness of the concept in the prevention of crimes. The future prospects are also discussed.